Is the Worst Over for These Ultra-High-Yield Stocks?
The bear market in stocks has hurt millions of investors, and those looking for income from their portfolios have taken an especially hard hit. Many companies are looking twice at whether they can sustain their dividend payments, and as share prices fall, rising dividend yields signal worries that dividend payers might choose to reduce or even eliminate their quarterly payouts.
One of the most volatile groups of dividend stocks has been the mortgage REIT industry. These real estate investment trusts that specialize in mortgage-backed securities have come face-to-face with some systemic challenges that have threatened their ability to operate efficiently. Yet recent signs suggest that the worst part of the crisis might finally be in the past. Here, we'll look at what happened and how mortgage REITs might be able to go on.
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